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Description:

You will be the **Quality Engineering Associate Manager** for the **Quality Engineering** team\. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of products and processes across the Missiles and Fire Control portfolio\.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineering Associate Manager you will be responsible for leading a group of quality professionals, driving technical evaluations, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to achieve quality excellence\.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

+ Manage and mentor a team of quality engineers applying principles to design, production control, and product evaluation\.

+ Perform technical evaluations of product requirements, specifications, and designs, ensuring compliance\.

+ Collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers to resolve quality‑related issues\.

+ Lead product failure investigations, material‑review‑board decisions, and develop corrective‑/preventive‑action plans that meet reliability standards\.

+ Develop and execute strategies to improve internal and supplier performance, and evaluate quality systems for deficiencies\.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a decisive, collaborative leader who thrives on solving complex quality challenges and driving continuous improvement\. This role offers the opportunity to influence mission‑critical systems, shape a high‑impact quality organization, and work alongside top engineers in a forward‑thinking environment\.

We are committed to supporting your‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options\. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here \(https://lmt\.co/OneLM\-JobDescription\-Benefits\) \.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas\. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location\. \(https://lmt\.co/MFC\-JobDescription\-Dallas\)

Security Clearance Requirement

MUST BE A U\.S\. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access\. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance\.

Basic Qualifications:

\-STEM degree at Bachelor level or higher OR equivalent experience / combined education\.

\-Experienced Leader in Quality Assurance Processes, Practices and Procedures related to DOD contracts\.

\-Skilled in interpersonal communication which facilitates execution of cross functional goals\.

\-Skilled in driving the development and implementation of process improvements and quality systems in manufacturing process\.

\-Strong interpersonal skills that promote teamwork across multiple functions and motivate support personal to achieve common goals\.

Desired Skills:

\-STEM degree at Bachelor level or higher preferred

\-ASQ Certified Quality Manager\.

\-ASQ Certified Quality Engineer\.

\-Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt certification\.

\-Experience in Quality Control environment of manufacturing facility\.

\-Strong understanding and working knowledge of MFC SAP and Apriso functions relative to the MRB process and the processing of hardware through the manufacturing and inspection steps in a factory environment\.

\-Advanced knowledge of AS9100 standard and implementation of Quality Management Systems\.

**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration\.

**Clearance Level:** Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

**Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match\. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings\.

**Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full\-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility\.

**Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees\. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed\. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits\.

**Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer\. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics\.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 \- 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration\.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges\. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work\.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility\. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work\. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility\.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role\. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications\.

**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional

**Business Unit:** MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

**Relocation Available:** Possible

**Career Area:** QA/Test and Inspection

**Type:** Full\-Time

**Shift:** First